Lignyodes transversus
(Clark, 1980)
leguminous seed weevil
Lignyodes transversus is a of leguminous seed in the . The species was described by Clark in 1980 and is currently placed in the Lignyodes, though it has also been classified under the genus Neotylopterus. As a member of the leguminous seed weevils, it is associated with legume plants, though specific associations remain poorly documented.
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Diet
Seeds of leguminous plants (Fabaceae); specific plants have not been documented.
Ecological Role
As a seed-feeding , likely functions as a seed affecting legume recruitment and .
Similar Taxa
- Other Lignyodes speciesSimilar and as leguminous seed ; differentiation requires examination of and other fine structural characters.
- Neotylopterus speciesTaxonomic synonymy indicates close relationship; historical confusion between these necessitates careful identification.